Dhaka: In a surprising development, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly stepped down and left the country amid large-scale protests. Her resignation is a reaction to the escalating unrest and widespread protests against her leadership.
Local media sources report that Hasina took a helicopter to India as demonstrators overran a nationwide curfew and besieged the prime minister’s residence in Dhaka. The chaos escalated as the protesters expressed their discontent with Hasina’s governance, leading to increased tension and violent confrontations.
The demonstrations, sparked by controversial policies, have grown in intensity over recent weeks, causing significant disruption and chaos throughout the nation. Hasina’s sudden departure signifies a critical juncture in Bangladesh’s political turmoil.
It is reported that Hasina was accompanied by her sister when they evacuated the official residence. The prime minister’s hasty resignation and flight highlight the gravity of the crisis in Bangladesh and the mounting pressure on her administration.
With the situation still unfolding, the international community watches the events in Bangladesh closely. The future of the nation’s leadership and political stability is in question as the protests continue unabated.
